Importance of Annual HVAC Service

One of the things many property owners do not know about their HVAC system is the fact that it needs to be serviced annually. Failure to perform this regular service, either because you forget or because you do not know it needs to be done, can lead to decreased efficiency and even mechanical failure of this important and expensive system. It can even put your family's health at risk. For this reason, it is vital that you do not neglect to have your system serviced each year.

There are many reasons for this. First, if your heating portion of your system uses oil or natural gas, then you need to ensure that it is not producing any carbon monoxide. While carbon monoxide alert systems can and should be a part of your home, your contractor will also look for small leaks at this regular inspection. Because this gas is odorless, colorless, and very deadly, this is not something to take lightly.

These types of furnaces are also very susceptible to fire. The fuels they use are highly flammable, and your regular inspection is going to ensure that there is no risk for a fire. Cleaning the HVAC unit out of dirt and dust is vital to keeping your family safe from fire, and this is just one of the many services performed at this annual check.

Your HVAC system can lose efficiency every year it is in operation. By having regular checks, you can help ensure that it runs to its best efficiency level. Your service technician will know what tweaks and adjustments to make to ensure that everything is working as well as it possibly can. This will help you cut down on your energy bills as you run your unit. It also helps the environment by cutting down on the fuel consumption for your property. Sometimes these fixes are as simple as cleaning out your air conditioning unit or changing your furnace filter, and other times they are more complex, including making an adjustment to output levels or coolant amounts.

Sometimes at these regular checks, the technician will find parts that are about to go bad or need repair. This is an important service, because often the repairs are much more affordable if they are done before the unit fully breaks. It can save you a lot of money to replace one hose, rather than having to replace an entire condenser because something went wrong that you were not aware of before the unit self destructed.

Remember, your HVAC unit is an expensive part of your property. You want to take the best possible care of it, and one of the easiest ways to do so is to schedule a regular "check up" for your system. This will help it run at its most efficient level, avoid expensive repairs, and keep your family or customers safe in your property. It is well worth the small investment to have these annual service appointments for your heating and cooling system.